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ISBN-10: 0132397714
ISBN-13: 9780132397711
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2009
Format: Cloth; 384 pp
Published: 01/11/2008
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Personnel costs make up 75 to 85% of the typical school district budget. Because personnel are so important to the achievement of the goals and objectives of an educational system, human resources administration is of central importance.
Explore the 5th edition of Human Resources Administration to learn relevant laws and policies, the application of computer technology, and successful collective negotiation strategies. For further success, this text will help you develop integrated planning processes and communication systems while fostering a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation among the staff, the administration, and the school board.
- Learning Objectives serve as an advance organizer for each chapter.
- Discussion questions at the end of each chapter address the topics discussed in the chapter and are designed to allow readers the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the material presented in teh chapter and apply it in realistic situations and to real-life situations.
- Case Studies in each chapter not only provide readers with the opportunity to apply chapter concepts to realistic situations in the workplace, but also provide the stimulus for discussion of complex and controversial issues.
- Numerous charts, figures, and tables not only serve as visual organizers but also enrich and illustrate chapter content.
Features for Your Success:
- New! Chapter on Staff Development (ch. 7)--illustrates the importance to the success of educational programs, describes the purposes for staff development, five steps in the staff development process, effective staff development programs, and much more.
- New! More coverage of the application of technology as it relates to the human resources function.
- Revised! Historical content has been streamlined and is now presented in Chapter 1.The Nature of the Human Resources Function: Its Organization and Processes.
- Revised! Previous chapters on law and policy have been streamlined and are now presented in Chapter 11. Legal Aspects of Human Resources Administration.
- New! Important new material on motivation has been included.
- New! A glossary has been added to help you better understand key concepts presented in each chapter.
- New! Visual organizers have been added including numerous charts, figures and tables adding visual interest and helping you better access chapter content.
- Case Studies in each chapter help you apply chapter concepts to realistic situations in the workplace and provide stimulus for discussion of complex and controversial issues.
- Thorough revision of all previous edition material has been done to ensure you are provided with the most current references and topics.
1. The Human Resources Function: Organization and Processes
What is Human Resources Administration?
The Evolution of Human Resources Administration in Education
The Human Resources Processes
Processes of Human Resources Utilization
Processes of Human Resources Development
Processes of the Human Resources Environment
The Central Human Resources Unit
Human Resources and Site-based Governance Structures
Tasks, Competencies, and Indicators for the Human Resources Administration
Position Analysis and Position Description for the Central Human Resources Administrator
Ethics for School Human Resources Administrators
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
2. Strategic Human Resources Planning
Strategic Human Resources Planning
Characteristics of Strategic Human Resources Planning
Integrating Human Resources Planning into the School District Strategic Plan
Environmental Scanning (1.0)
Strategic and Operational Planning (2.0)
Implementation (3.0)
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
3. Organizational Climate and the Human Resources Function
School Culture and School Climate: Defined and Compared
The Importance of a Healthy School Climate
The Measurement of School Climate
School Climate as School Personality
School Climate as School Health
School Development Climate Assessments
Research on School Climate
Characteristics of Schools with Positive Climate
The Impact of School Climate on School Achievement
The Impact of School Climate on the Behavior of Personnel
The Impact of School Climate on Organizational Change and Innovation
Improvement of School Climate
Human Resources Responsibilities in the Improvement of School Climate
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
4. Recruitment
The Recruitment Process
Establishment of Goals
Assessment of Needs
Job Anlaysis
Prepar Job Description
Sources and Methods of Recruiting
Recruiting for Diversity
Recruiting for Hard-to-Staff Schools
Building the Supply of Future Educators
Establish Applicant Pool
Fiscal and Legal Constraints on Recruitment
Fiscal Constraints
Legal Constraints
Evaluation of the Recruitment Program
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
5. Selection and Placement
Establishment of Selection Criteria
Managing the Application Process
The Application Form
Initial Screening of Applicants
Applicant Tracking Systems
The Preliminary Interview
Background Checks
Reference Checks
Credentials Checks
Criminal Background Checks
Dealing with Negative Information
The Employment Interview
Planning the Interview
Conducting the Interview
Assessment Centers
Summary Evaluation of Candidates
Final Selection, Offer, and Acceptance
Notification of Unsuccessful Candidates
Evaluation of the Selection Process
Placement
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
6. Maximizing Human Performance: Motivation and Induction
Human Motivation
Components of Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Induction
Characteristics of Effective Induction Programs
Steps in the Induction Process
Evaluation of the Induction Program
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
7. Staff Development
Staff Development: Purposes and Constructs
The Staff Development Process
RPTIM Model of Professional Development
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development Programs
Staff Development Methods and Strategies
Mentoring
Assessment Centers
Learning Walks
Study Groups
Clinical Supervision
Lesson Study
Action Research
Individual Professional Development Plans
Teacher Centers
Job Rotation
Peer-Assisted Leadership
Adults as Learners
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Study
References
8. Performance Evaluation
District Evaluation Policies
Determining the Purposes of the Evaluating System
Elements of an Effective Evaluation System
Evaluation Criteria
Standards
Data Sources and Collection Procedures
Appraisal and Review of the Evaluation Program
Standards for the Development and Operation of a Sound Evaluation System
Technical Standards
Legal Standards
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
9. The Compensation Process
Establishing District Compensation Goals and Policies
Determinants of Compensation
Supply and Demand
Ability and Willingness to Pay
Cost of Living
Prevailing Wage Rate
Collective Bargaining
Government Regulations
Direct Compensation: Teacher Compensation
Single Salary Schedule for Teachers
Knowledge and Skills-based Pay
Job Enhancement Pay
Group-Based Performance Awards
Individual Performance-based Pay
Compensation for Extracurricular Activities
Direct Compensation: Administrator Salaries
Index or Ratio to Teachers' Schedule
Add-on to Teachers' Schedule
Administrators' Salary Schedule Independent of Teachers' Schedule
Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefits
Legally Required Benefits
Health and Welfare Programs
Savings Plans: Tax-Sheltered Annuities
Pay for Time Note Worked
Income Equivalent Payments
Free or Reduced-Cost Services
Flexible Benefit Plans: Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
10. Collective Bargaining and the Human Resources Function
Employee Unions and Collective Bargaining: Definitions
Employee Unions and Collective Bargaining: Historical Perspectives
The Human Resources Function and Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining in Education
Determination and Recognition of the Bargaining Unit
Determining the Scope of Collective Bargaining
Integrative Bargaining in Education
Distributive Bargaining in Education
Impact of Collective Bargaining in Education
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
11. Legal Aspects of Human Resources Administration
School Board Policies and Regulations in Human Resources Administration
Compliance with Policy
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Certification
Citizenship and Residency Requirements
Health and Physical Requirements
Competency Testing
The Employment Contract
Tenure
Due Process
Procedural Due Process
Substantive Due Process
Employment Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Adverse Employment Decisions
Dismissal for Cause
Immorality
Incompetency
Insubordination
Suspension
Involuntary Transfers, Reassignments, and Demotions
Reductions in Force (RIF)
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
12. The Support Personnel Program
Development of a Classification System
Job Analysis
Job Classification
Job Descriptions
Wage and Salary Determination
Wage and Salary Studies
Establishing the Salary Schedule
Recruitment
Selection
Application Form
Preliminary Interview
Employment Tests
Reference and Background Checks
Employment Interview
Final Selection and Assignment
Pre-employment Conditions
Training and Development for Support Personnel
Induction
Staff Development and Training
Performance Appraisal
Summary
Discussion Questions
Case Studies
References
Human Resources Administration: Personnel Issues and Needs in Education, 4/E
Webb & Norton
© 2003 | Allyn & Bacon | Cloth; 526 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130423254 | ISBN-13: 9780130423252
Brief Description
For graduate-level courses in human resource administration.
Representing a major revision of this comprehensive text, the fourth edition expands the authors' premise that the responsibility for successful human resources administration is one that is shared between central HR personnel and local principals. Coverage addresses the primary HR processes of planning, recruitment, selection, induction, development, negotiation, compensation, and organizational climate, with special attention paid in this edition to the contribution effective HR administration can make to improving student achievement. Numerous instructional activities bolster text material that examines research relevant to each topic as it happens today and forecasts competencies that will be required of the HR professional tomorrow.
Personnel costs make up 75-85% of the typical school district budgte. Because personnel are crucial to the achievemen tof an educational system's goals and objectives, human resources administration is of central importance.
Explore the fifth edition of Human Resources Administration to learn relevant laws and policies, the application of computer technology, and successful collective negotiation strategies. For further success, this text will help you develop integrated planning processes and communication systems while fostering a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation among the staff, the administration, and the school board.
Features for Your Success:
- New! Staff Development chapter (Chapter 7) covers the key aspects of staff development including its importance to the success of educational programs, purpose, five-step process, effective programs, and much more.
- New! Technology Application coverage relating to the human resources function is increased.
- New! Visual Organizers, including numerous charts, figures, and tables, create visual interest and help you better access chapter content.
- Revised! Streamlined Historical content is noew presented in Chapter 1. The Nature of the Human resources Function: Its Organization and Process.
- Revised! Streamlined Law and Policy content are now presented in Chapter 11, Legal Aspects of Human Resources Administration.
- Case Studies in each chapter help you apply chapter concepts to realistic situations in the workplace and provide stimulus for discussion of couplex and controversial issues.
- Thorough revision of all previous edition material ensures you are provided with the most current references and topics.
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